According to apparently authentic records and witnesses, a Texas horned toad (a type of lizard) was sealed in cornerstone of an Eastland courthouse built in 1897. In 1928 a new courthouse was erected, the prior cornerstone was opened, and the horned frog was found alive!
Eastland, TX MonumentsDaniel, Cisco, and Leon. Also Eastland and Ringling Lakes are popular local fishing spots one mile north of town. Primitive camping, trails, and RV hookups are available at Ringling.
Eastland, TX RecreationNational and Post Office history depicted in 6- by 10-foot mural of postage stamps. Seven years and some 12,000 stamps were required to produce the mosaics of historical scenes and famous stamps.
Eastland, TX MuralsBuilt by one of Eastland's founding fathers, C.U. Connellee in 1920
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Remarkable national historic landmark yields evidence of continuous human occupation from approximately 12,000 B.C. to the pr...
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Built in 1904, structure was cultural and social center and housed bank. Later used as store, school, post office and hotel. ...
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